Man on a Mission


1h 23m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Best known as the father of early computer RPGs like Ultima and Tabula Rasa, Richard Garriott always wanted to follow in his astronaut father's footsteps. But when eye problems made a career at NASA impossible, he turned to private space travel to make his dream come true. Man On A Mission captures

Film Details

Also Known As
Man on a Mission: Richard Garriott's Road to the Stars, Richard Garriott: Man On A Mission, Richard Garriott: Turist i rymden
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
First Run Features

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 23m

Synopsis

Best known as the father of early computer RPGs like Ultima and Tabula Rasa, Richard Garriott always wanted to follow in his astronaut father's footsteps. But when eye problems made a career at NASA impossible, he turned to private space travel to make his dream come true. Man On A Mission captures everything from Garriott's training in Russia, to his launch aboard the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, life aboard the International Space Station, and his capsule's fiery re-entry to Earth.

Film Details

Also Known As
Man on a Mission: Richard Garriott's Road to the Stars, Richard Garriott: Man On A Mission, Richard Garriott: Turist i rymden
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
First Run Features

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 23m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Spotlight Premieres award at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival.

Limited Release in United States Winter January 13, 2012

Limited Release in United States Winter January 13, 2012 (New York City)

Released in United States March 2010 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Spotlighter Premieres) March 12-20, 2010.)

Released in United States March 2010

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Spotlighter Premieres) March 12-20, 2010.